Bobby Burton

A quick list of the Longhorns' 2024 Recruiting Class Superlatives: Production - Colin Simmons, Tyanthony Smith, Melvin Hills, Trey Owens Hills may be the surprise of this list. But he was ultra-productive as a high school senior, registering 14.5 sacks. Fastest - Ryan Wingo, Xavier Filsaime Both Wingo and Filsaime have verified 100-meter times in the 10.5s. Most Athletic - Jordan Washington, Aaron Butler, Xavier Filsaime, Kobe Black, Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons Lots of high caliber athletes in this class. These are probably the best of the group. Acceleration - Aaron Butler, Wardell Mack Butler's ability as a punt returner is impressive. Mack has the ability to turn on the jets quickly. Quickest Feet - Christian Clark Makes cuts I'm not sure anyone else on the roster can make. Physically Most Ready (for their position) - Jerrick Gibson, Xavier Filsaime, Colin Simmons, Ryan Wingo These are most ready body types for the rigors of college football. Simmons may surprise some here, but he's wiry strong and adding good weight. Toughest - Daniel Cruz, Xavier Filsaime, Christian Clark, Jerrick Gibson, Nate Kibble, Colin Simmons Don't try to take Daniel Cruz's or Christian Clark's school lunch. It won't end well for you. NFL Prototype - Brandon Baker, Ryan Wingo, Trey Owens, Xavier Filsaime Filsaime's speed, Baker's frame and athleticism, Wingo's size/speed combo, Owens' arm talent. Body Type (long term) - Zina Umeozulu, Ryan Wingo, Jordan Washington, Wardell Mack, Trey Owens, Alex January, Brandon Baker Find a better long-term body type on the roster than Zina on the defensive side of the ball. Longest Arms (for their position) - Wardell Mack, Tyanthony Smith, Jordan Washington, Ryan Wingo, Zina Umeozulu These guys all have the "length" Texas coaches have been looking for. Strongest Hands - Daniel Cruz, Alex January These two lock on you and you're in trouble. Football IQ - Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Daniel Cruz, Tyanthony Smith, Santana Wilson, Parker Livingstone, Trey Owens Johnson-Rubell, Smith and Cruz have played and started at multiple positions over multiple years. That's not easy. Family Tree - Alex January, Santana Wilson, Ryan Wingo, Kobe Black, Aaron Butler January's dad played at Texas. The others had relatives who played either college or pro ball. Multiple Positions in HS - Christian Clark, Daniel Cruz, Zina Umeozulu, Xavier Filsaime, Tyanthony Smith, Wardell Mack, Kobe Black, Santana Wilson Played Basketball - Jordan Washington, Kobe Black, Colin Simmons, Tyanthony Smith Washington or Black would win the 1-on-1 contest among enrollees. Played Baseball - Alex January, Parker Livingstone Livingstone would have had a shot at professional ball. Ran Track - Ryan Wingo, Xavier Filsaime, Parker Livingstone, Wardell Mack, Freddie Dubose Jr., Aaron Butler, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Melvin Hills (throws) Wrestler/Powerlifting - Daniel Cruz, Nate Kibble Cruz is an elite wrestler. Hampered By Injuries As A Senior - Freddie DuBose Jr., Christian Clark, Parker Livingstone, Ryan Wingo, Aaron Butler These guys all missed time as a senior or were still nursing significant ones all year. Four-year High School Starter - Daniel Cruz, Nate Kibble, Jerrick Gibson, Jordon Johnson-Rubell State Champs - Colin Simmoms, Alex January, Michael Kern, Brandon Baker View full news

Going to respond here so you can have it one spot for reference. The state of Virginia and Tennessee are fighting for the rights of the players, not of the schools. The states are saying two things in particular: 1. That the NCAA can not impose restrictions on NIL, whether a player is in high school or college. 2. The NCAA, therefore, can not impose restrictions on what is construed as inducement. And that is the heart of the NCAA's case against Tennessee.

Love this question.

Yes, I think he'll play. How much, I don't know. But definitely more than Cook this past year, for example. I think he's a mismatch issue.

We’ll look back on this list years from now and I’ll remember putting Ryan Wingo no. 1. Hope he proves me right.

Not me.

And Jermichael Finley!

I don't think they're waiting on anyone, per se. Davison and Dear are both possibilities as well. One thing about Choice, he doesn't do the whole "we're only taking you" bit.

Yes. He signed in December. He still has to show up on campus, though.

That's fair. Dubose is no scrub. The issue here is injury. Before his injury, I'm not sure if he isn't in top 5.

I like them all. Tre Wisner is one to watch this spring. Not sure how, but like Clark, I just think he's a baller.

Depends on what kind of spring he has. If he's healthy, takes ball seriously, I think he'll play early and often. I don't think he'll start, but I think he'll get himself in the mix. He has something that Sark is going to want on the field and that no one else really gives him - speed combined with legit outside size.

He's smaller than Gibson but I just think he shows some feet in the hole that make him look a little special at times. I also love that he's a guy who had a crapload of tackles as a linebacker. I just think Clark is a straight baller, despite his size.

There's no maybe to it. Jason Peters is going to be in the HoF. Former high school tight end.

These are too easy. 😉 Eric Foreman.

Kilgore!

CJ and I talk about Sark's presser within the context of the program as a whole. Thanks to CJ for battling the elements at DKR today. View full news

Love it when Gerry goes on the road.

I always get asked how I would rank the Texas recruits within the recruiting class. I've been doing this for 20+ years now. I've gotten some right and some wrong. So don't take what I say or how I rank these players as the gospel. It's just another man's opinion based on what I've seen and what I've been told. 2024 Texas Recruits 1. WR, Ryan Wingo 2. Edge, Colin Simmons 3. S, Xavier Filsaime 4. OL, Brandon Baker 5. CB, Wardell Mack 6. OL, Daniel Cruz 7. RB, Christian Clark 8. TE, Jordan Washington 9. Edge, Zina Umeozulu 10. QB, Trey Owens 11. RB, Jerrick Gibson 12. OL, Nate Kibble 13. DL, Alex January 14. LB, Tyanthony Smith 15. CB, Kobe Black 16. WR, Parker Livingstone 17. S, Jordon Johnson-Rubell 18. DL, Melvin Hills 19. WR/ATH, Aaron Butler 20. CB, Santana Wilson 21. P, Michael Kerns 22. WR, Freddie Dubose Jr. (inj.) Note: I'm interested to see if Dubose heals further from his injury. I would rate him differently if I knew that for sure. View full news

He is. I included nickels with safety.

Thanks for posting.

I think this was more about Glasscock becoming more of a true GM for Ole Miss as opposed to a Recruiting GM like Texas is deploying.

It's more likely one of them doesn't pan out than actually becomes helpful at nickel or safety. That's just the nature of recruiting classes. A third just never pan out for whatever reason.